Canon G7 X MII vs Sony WX30

Below, we will be comparing the Canon G7 X MII vs Sony WX30, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and WX30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MII was released 4 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G7 X MII matches up against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X MII vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X MII versus the WX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and WX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and WX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G7 X MII will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MII provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.